“Knit 1, increase 1” is a basic knitting stitch pattern that involves adding an additional stitch to the fabric. This is also known as a “knit front and back” (kfb) or “bar increase”. In all Knitting by Post patterns an increase is referred to as an inc or inc1.
To increase, you knit into the front of a stitch as if you were going to knit it as normal, but instead of slipping the stitch off the left-hand needle, you leave it on the left-hand needle.
Then, you bring the right-hand needle around to the back of the stitch and knit into the back loop of the same stitch, which creates a new stitch. Finally, you slip both the original stitch off the left-hand needle.
The result of this pattern is an increase in the number of stitches on your needle, with the new stitch appearing as a small bump on the textured side of the fabric. This technique is often used to shape knitting projects, such as increasing for toys and decorations or other curved areas.
It is important to note that there are many other ways to increase stitches in knitting, including yarn overs, make one (M1), and lifted increases. Each technique has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of increase method will depend on the specific project and desired effect.
Overall, increasing stitches is an important technique in knitting that can help you achieve the desired shape, size, and design for your toy.
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“Knit 1, purl 1” is a basic knitting stitch pattern that is commonly used in a variety of knitting projects. It is also known as the “rib stitch” or “1×1 ribbing”.
To create this pattern, you alternate knitting one stitch and purling one stitch across each row. On the next row, you do the opposite and knit the reverse of the purl and purl the reverse of the knit stitches as they appear along the row.
When you knit a stitch, you insert the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch from left to right, wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle, and pull the right-hand needle back through the stitch, slipping the old stitch off the left-hand needle.
When you purl a stitch, you insert the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch from right to left, wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle, and pull the right-hand needle through the stitch, slipping the old stitch off the left-hand needle.
The result of this pattern is a stretchy, reversible fabric that is often used for cuffs, collars, and edges of garments. It is also a good stitch pattern for beginner knitters to practice, as it helps develop even tension and consistency in their knitting.
This little Easter Basket knitting pattern is quick and easy. This FREE pattern will make a lovely gift with a chocolate orange inside or decorate your home. Add it to your knitted Easter collection.
The body of the basket has a void where you can put a chocolate orange or a bath bombe or similar as a gift.
Made with oddments of yellow and white knitting yarn but you can use any colour you like. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 13cm high and will fit a chocolate orange inside the basket. You will need one small piece of toy stuffing about the size of a cotton ball.
It is important to knit with double knitting yarn and 3mm needles (26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm square) so that your chocolate orange will fit snugly inside.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
This is what the component parts will look like…
Basket – Make 1
Starting at the top, with your chosen colour, cast on 44 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 29 rows Next: Purl 2 rows Next: (k2, k2tog) to end (33 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (22 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (11 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends of the piece. Allow the upper edge to curl
Handle – Make 1
With your chosen colour, cast on 50 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows Cast off
Allow the piece to curl as it wants to and sew along the length. Sew each end of the handle to the side of the basket on the outside, below the rolled top edge.
Lid – Make 1
With your chosen colour, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Purl 1 row (edge of lid)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Purl 1 row (Nobby handle) Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Add a small amount of toy stuffing about the size of a cotton ball to the top of the lid. Fold the lower half of the piece so that the extra purl row is on the outer edge and the base is flat. Stitch from underneath through to the upper lid and back through again to make sure it stays flat and keeps the shape.
Bows – Make 2
With your chosen colour, cast on 20 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows Cast off
Fold the piece so the row ends meet at the back in the centre of the bow and sew together. Take a contrasting colour and wrap round the centre of the piece to make a bow shape. Sew just to the side of the end of the handle at either side
This little knitted coronation crown is quick and easy. This FREE knitting pattern will make a lovely Royal keepsake.
Made with oddments of white, purple and yellow double knitting yarn.
3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 5cm tall and wide when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Crown – Make 1
With white cast on 30 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 10 rows – on the last row, to mark the pillars, add stitch markers at stitches 1, 8, 15, and 23 Change to purple Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Fold the piece in half and sew down the row ends. Leave the bottom of the crown un-curled for now.
Crown Pillars – Make 2
With yellow, cast on 26 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Cast off
Allow the piece to curl upon itself
Take one piece and lay it flat from side to side. Take the second piece and lay it at a right angle over the centre of the first piece. Take a length of yarn and fasten round the centre with a knot. See picture.
Next. Turn the work by 90 degrees and fold both ends of the first piece down and use the same piece of yarn and tie round the whole centre of the work. There should be 4 gold pillars now with a bobble shape in the centre of the work
Take one end of the piece and sew it to the first stitch marker, then the second piece to the second stitch marker and so on. Make sure the bobble is on the up side.
Curl the bottom white part of the crown out and over the stitches of the pillars.
This little knitted Festive Bell is quick and easy. This FREE knitting pattern will make a lovely gift or hang it on your tree. Made with oddments of white double knitting yarn. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 10cm tall when finished including the loop.
Bell—Make 1 (Inside of bell) With white, cast on 11 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (22 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 15 rows Next: (k1, inc1) to end (33 sts) (lower edge) Purl 2 rows Knit 1 row (Outside of bell) Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (22 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 15 rows Next: k2tog to end (11 sts) Draw the thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Fold the piece in half, sew down the row ends, gather the cast on stitches and seal up completely.
Push the cast on end inside the piece so that the cast on and cast off edges meet at the top of the bell.
Clapper—Make 1 With white, cast on 8 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (16 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Next: k2tog to end (8 sts) Draw the thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Add a tiny piece of toy stuffing and seal up. Hang inside the bell using a thread so the clanger is just outside the lower edge of the bell.
Loop—Make 1 With white cast on 20 sts Cast off Fold the loop in half and attach the ends to the top of the bell.
This little knitted chick is quick and easy. He will make a great hanging festive Easter decoration or add him as a little ‘extra’ gift this year. He will make a great heirloom for years to come.
Made with oddments of orange and yellow double knitting yarn and a length of black for the eyes. You will need a little toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 9cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
All Knitted Pieces
Main Body – Make 1
With yellow, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to end (15 sts) Neck : Purl 1 row Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (13 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up.
Beak – Make 2
Make one for upper beak and one for lower beak With orange, cast on 10 sts Knit 1 row Draw thread through the stitches and pull tight
Tie in the row ends. Place two pieces together so the ridged knit rows are together, it will make the beak part slightly.
Attach the beak at the front at the neck. Sew two eyes in black immediately above the beak and one stitch apart.
Feet – Make 2
With orange, follow the instructions for the beak. Make 1 piece for each foot.
Attach the foot to either side of the front, lower body.
Wings – Make 2
With yellow, cast on 14 sts Purl 1 row Next: inc1, knit to last stitch, inc1 Complete the last 2 rows until there are 22 sts on the needle Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (11 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends, the seam should be under the wing in the centre. Attach the cast on edge to the neck with a wing at either side of the body.
Here is Danny, he is an original, novelty knitting pattern. He will hold a chocolate egg in his belly and looks sweet too. A brilliant idea for an Easter gift.
Knitting pattern instructions to knit the Gone Fishing Soft Toy - The fisherman has had a big catch. This standing bear in his waders comes with a large goldfish pattern too.
Knit a TeddyBear with this super collection of really cute bears.There are big bears and small bears but all are easy to knit and available direct to you.Bears make the perfect gift for baby and older kids too!
Most Recent Bear Knitting Patterns
There are new Bear Knitting Patterns coming along all the time. There is at least one new toy pattern every week. Here are the bears lovingly created recently. Instructions are available so that you can do the same. Pick from PDF or leaflet if you are in the UK
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Here is a FREE Tiny Bear Pattern that you can knit now!
Are you not sure if you want to purchase a pattern? Do you want to see if you can make one of the bear toys first? That’s great because here is a little free bear. You can start it now with needles and some spare double knitting yarn. See if you like the pattern style. You can always come back later for more bears !Suitable for beginners.
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Bears With Removable Clothing
The first thing small children do with a new toy is to take it’s clothes off. Luckily we have thought of that and here is a small selection of bears with removable clothes.
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A Large Knitted Family of Bears. Beau, Belle, Boo and Bess
For the knitter that likes a longer project. Here are our family of bears. Available as a booklet that will sit easily on the arm of the chair. Pick from the seaside, Christmas or bed time sets.
Knitting pattern instructions to knit this cute bear bride and groom couple. All ready for the big day, these bears will make a great knitted wedding gift.
This is the third Adventure for our friendly bears Beau, Belle, Boo and Bess.
There is no doubt that all bears are adorable. They will be a cherished personal gift for any of your family and friends. There are knitting patterns for all budgets from short free knitting patterns to the longer projects in booklet format.
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Have you seen our Bearwick bears? They are individual knitting patterns but complete to make the whole family.
This little knitted bee is quick and easy. This FREE knitting pattern will make a lovely gift. Keep buzzy with this little striped insect.
Made with oddments of brown, white, cream/flesh and yellow double knitting yarn. Length of black for the eyes and red for the nose. Small amount of toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 9cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
Body & Head – Make 1
Starting at the base, with yellow, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Change to brown and stripe with yellow every 2 rows Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 13 rows Next: k2tog to end (15 sts)
Change to cream/flesh for the head Purl 1 row Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (13 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up. Make sure the neck line is indented to define a separate head and body when stuffing. Take a piece of cream yarn, wrap it round the neck and tie tightly at the back so the neck keeps the shape. (This is optional)
Wings- Make 4
With white, cast on 6 sts Purl 1 row Next: inc1, knit to last stitch, inc1 Complete the last 2 rows until there are 16 sts on the needle Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (8 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Attach the cast on edge to the body with two wings at either side of the back of the body.
Hat – Make 1
With yellow, cast on 28 sts Knit 1 row Change to brown and stripe with yellow every 2 rows for the rest of the piece Starting with a knit row, st-st 10 rows Next: k2tog to end (14 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight Sew down the row ends and place the hat on the head
Sew a nose in red with 3 horizontal stitches at the centre of the face. Sew two eyes in black just above the nose.
Antennae – Make 1
With yellow, cast on 30 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Cast off Allow the piece to curl upon itself and sew down the length. Bring the ends into a centre to make 2 loops. Secure in the centre with yellow yarn and attach to the top of the hat.
This little knitted robin is quick and easy. He will make a great hanging festive Christmas decoration or add him as a little ‘extra’ gift this year. He will make a great heirloom for years to come.
Made with oddments of brown, red and yellow double knitting yarn and a length of black for the eyes. You will need a little toy stuffing. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 9cm tall when finished.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
All Knitted Pieces
Main Body – Make 1
With red, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows Next: k2tog to end (15 sts) Change to brown Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Next: (inc1, inc1, k1) to end (25 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Next: k2tog to last stitch, k1 (13 sts) Purl 1 row Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends, add stuffing and seal up.
Beak – Make 2
Make one for upper beak and one for lower beak With yellow, cast on 10 sts Knit 1 row Draw thread through the stitches and pull tight
Tie in the row ends. Place two pieces together so the ridged knit rows are together, it will make the beak part slightly when placed on the robin.
Attach the beak at the front over the colour change. Sew two eyes in black immediately above the beak and one stitch apart.
Wings – Make 1
The wing is made in one piece and will wrap around the outside of the body. The back of the piece will be shaped to come to a point.
With brown, cast on 30 sts Knit 1 row Next: k2, inc1, k10, k2tog, k2tog, k10, inc1, k2 (30 sts) Next: k2, purl to last 2 sts, k2 Complete the last 2 rows 6 times in total (12 rows)
Next: (k2, k2tog) to last 2 sts, k2 (23 sts) Cast off in purl
Sew the cast off edge to the body half way up at the colour change. Leave a gap at the front centre. The back will be pointed.
Hanging Cord – Make 1
If you want to hang your robin from a Christmas tree then it will need a hanging cord. You can make one from yarn as below, or you could use ribbon or cotton as you like instead.
Cut 3 pieces of red yarn about 1 metre long each. A twisted cord is made by taking the yarn and fasten all three lengths to one end of a static object for example a door handle. Take the other end of the yarn and twist lots of times. Then allow the yarn to fold in half upon itself and it will twist. Knot the open end to stop the twist from unravelling. Cut to the length desired and attach to the top of the head.
This little Chocolate Teapot knitting pattern is quick and easy. This FREE pattern will make a lovely gift with a chocolate orange inside or decorate your home. Add it to your knitted cake collection.
The body of the tea pot is a void where you can put a chocolate orange or a bath bombe or similar as a gift.
Made with oddments of cream knitting yarn but you can use any colour you like. 3mm single pointed needles were used. It is about 13cm high and will fit a chocolate orange inside the teapot. You will need two small pieces of toy stuffing about the size of a cotton ball.
It is important to knit with double knitting yarn and 3mm needles (26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm square) so that your chocolate orange will fit snugly inside.
Abbreviations : k – knit. p – purl. st – stitch. tog-together. st-st – Stocking Stitch (k1row, p1row).
This is what the component parts will look like…
Teapot Body and Spout – Make 1
Starting at the base, with your chosen colour, cast on 46 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 11 rows
Divide for the spout. Next: purl 38 sts and turn work. Next: knit 16 sts and turn work again. Work with this set of 16 sts in the middle of the work only. There will be 22 sts on either needle that can be left for now or put onto a stitch holder as you prefer.
Purl 1 row Next: k2tog, k5, inc1, inc1, k5, k2tog (16 sts) Purl 1 row Complete the last 2 rows 5 times in total (10 rows) Cast off
Reconnect yarn to the remaining stitches and purl to the end Knit along all stitches on both needles (44 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 9 rows Cast off
Sew down the row ends of the piece. Sew down the spout. Allow the upper and lower edges to curl. Curl over top of the spout too. Add a little toy stuffing down the spout to help it keep the shape. (optional)
Handle – Make 1
With your chosen colour, cast on 12 sts Starting with a purl row, st-st 33 rows Next: k2tog to end (6 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
Sew down the row ends of the handle. Attach the cast on edge at the top of the handle over the seam (see picture) with the handle pointing up. This will help with the curl of the handle at the top. Bend over and attach the bound off stitches at the bottom of the main piece to finish the handle.
Lid – Make 1
With your chosen colour, cast on 10 sts Purl 1 row Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: (k1, inc1) to end (30 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Purl 1 row (edge of lid)
Starting with a purl row, st-st 3 rows Next: (k1, k2tog) to end (20 sts) Purl 1 row Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Purl 1 row (Nobby handle) Next: increase into every stitch (20 sts) Starting with a purl row, st-st 7 rows Next: k2tog to end (10 sts) Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight
Sew down the row ends. Add a small amount of toy stuffing about the size of a cotton ball to the top of the lid. Fold the lower half of the piece so that the extra purl row is on the outer edge and the base is flat. Stitch from underneath through to the upper lid and back through again to make sure it stays flat and keeps the shape.
Here is an alternative to a traditional Orange Cover. Our snowman knitting pattern will hold an orange in his belly and won't deflate when the orange is removed.
Santa is a Christmas themed knitting pattern. Give chocolate as well as a knitted gift. Add a fillable Christmas bauble instead and craft a different gift again.
Here is Danny, he is an original, novelty knitting pattern. He will hold a chocolate egg in his belly and looks sweet too. A brilliant idea for an Easter gift.
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